It’s likely to be a battle of backup QBs between these two AFC playoff hopefuls in Cleveland on Sunday. Joe Flacco is expected to start for the second straight week for the 7-5 Browns, while C.J. Beathard will fill in if Trevor Lawrence is unable to play for the 8-4 Jaguars. Flacco is the fourth quarterback to start a game for the Browns this season.
The 38-year-old looked good in his first start in Los Angeles in a loss to the Rams last week. It would be the first start for Beathard this season, who has seen little action backing up Lawrence until the Jags’ starting quarterback suffered a high-ankle sprain during the team’s loss last week on Monday Night Football.
The Jaguars and Browns kick off in Cleveland at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on CBS. We’ll show you how you can watch, even if the game isn’t available on your local CBS channel.
The game will be shown on TV in the Jacksonville and Cleveland areas (according to 506 Sports) on live TV streaming services, but in some cases, you may be blocked because of an internet location glitch or just want an added layer of privacy for streaming. There is an option that doesn’t necessitate subscribing to something admire NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus, or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network; also known as a VPN.
Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.
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Trevor Lawrence is rated doubtful for the Jaguars for Sunday’s game after sustaining an ankle sprain.
Jaguars vs. Browns game today: When and where?
This Week 14 NFL fixture sees the Browns host the Jaguars at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday. The game will take place at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio home of the Browns.
How to watch the Jaguars vs. Browns game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic. It’s also a great idea for when you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non blackout area. Most VPNs, admire our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you’ve got a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to hinder leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may end the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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How to watch Jaguars vs. Browns in the US
This week’s Jaguars-Browns game is on CBS, so in addition to a VPN, you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local CBS affiliate that’s broadcasting the game. The good news for football fans is that CBS is available on most of the major streaming services. The least expensive option is Paramount Plus.
Those looking for CBS’ Sunday games will be able to stream them on Paramount Plus with its $6-a-month Essentials tier. You can check for yourself if your area has live CBS streaming here.
Read our Paramount Plus review.
Numerous other live TV streaming services also carry local CBS stations; namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. They all cost far more than Paramount Plus, but they also carry many live channels, including football broadcasting channels admire Fox and ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.
If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for CBS. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, although you will need to make sure you have good reception.
Quick tips for streaming the Jaguars vs. Browns game using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — encounter and success may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “seek for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — admire Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (admire your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we propose have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And recollect, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally propose Brave.
